CREAM OF CUCUMBER

Pare and grate one large cucumber, and then place in a saucepan and add

One cup of cold water,

One tablespoon of grated onion.

Bring to a boil and cook slowly for ten minutes. Rub through a fine sieve and add

Four cups of milk,

Six tablespoons of flour.

Stir to dissolve the flour, and then bring to a boil and cook slowly for five minutes. Now add

One teaspoon of salt,